For many, plants are a significant part of their home living experience as an omnipresent element in their interior setups. And rightfully so. Plants allow us to bring a part of nature into our homes, even during a time period where we are so physically disconnected from the environment around us.
But beyond just a fashionable trend or a stylistic choice, plants do so much more for our interiors, and more importantly – for us. These little (and some not so little) living beings selflessly bring us so many wonderful things into our lives without asking for much in return – just the required amount of soil, water and sunlight for their sustenance.
From purifying the air quality in our homes, to stimulating feelings of relief to alleviate stress, plants don’t come without an abundance of life benefits. This blog is going to explore the unique kinds of utility we can expect from one of nature’s greatest creations with suggestions listed below the same.
Filling up negative spaces
The vibrant foliage of plants adds a splash of lush green that can breathe life into any dull space. This makes plants a great way to fill in empty/blank/negative spaces around the house. As such, opting for bigger plants does the job even more effectively and for this purpose bigger is truly better. Even if the plant itself isn’t very tall, larger leaves can compensate for it. In this regard, a certain type of plant known as palms works wonders, of which a few great ones include:
- Cascade palm
- Areca palm
- Chinese fan palm
- Bamboo palm
- Kentia palm
- Canary island date palm
- Lady palm
Mosquito repellents
No matter how hard we try to keep them out, mosquitoes always manage to find their way back in, and on our skin! Thankfully, there are plants that can assist us against the menace brought on by mosquitoes. Most of these plants repel mosquitoes with the power of their fragrances, while some make use of secretions on the flesh of their leaves. Either way, the best place to keep these plants is at any opening into your house, most prominently beside windows.
Some plants that mosquitoes hate getting near to include:
- Lavender
- Basil
- Catnip
- Rosemary
- Marigold
- Floss flower
- Sage
Air purification
The most impressive quality about plants is their ability to purify air from harmful particulate matter that we can’t see with our naked eye. This allows us to breathe in cleaner air with ease. Indoor air can be equally as harmful as outdoor air, if not even more harmful. Hence it’s obviously crucial to do what we can to ensure that the air inside our homes is the cleanest it can be. Without delving deep into the exact science behind how plants purify air, here are some you should pick up to improve the quality of oxygen you inhale:
- Snake plant
- Peace lily
- English ivy
- Spider plant
- Pothos
- Aloe vera
- Ficus
Privacy
Those who value their privacy from the outside world will be happy to know that plants can serve great utility for this purpose as well! Whether you want to just cover up a large window or create a divider in a room, the foliage of some plants serve as great cover. It is especially beneficial to opt for plants for covering up see-through spaces like windows as opposed to using blinds or other non-living objects because plants still allow light to seep through. This means that you don’t have to compromise much natural light in your house. In fact, a lot of times you will find that sunlight bounces off leaves in fascinating ways! Here are a few plants of such nature:
- Bird’s nest fern
- Birds of paradise
- Dieffenbachia
- Madagascar dragon tree
- Fiddle leaf fig
- Monstera deliciosa
- African fig
A few important things to keep in mind when bringing plants home are:
- If they give out oxygen at night as well
- Their individual soil, water, and sunlight requirements
- Any potential allergic reactions you may have with certain plant types
Adding plants to your decor is best done when there is a lot of space in your interiors to begin with. Otherwise, you run the risk of making your decor cluttered, irrespective of how lovely the plants themselves are. If you are considering an upgrade to a more spacious home, then upgrade to an exclusive luxury villament at Valmark CityVille. With each villament ranging from 2212 sqft – 3963 sqft, your duplex/triplex home in this community will give you all the space you desire to liven up with the lush foliage of your choice. Moreover, being surrounded by 73% of open spaces, your eyes can feast on scenic greenery whether you’re inside your home or outside of it! Book a site-visit to Valmark CityVille today! Visit http://bit.ly/3oLrLM9 for more information and resources.
